An “awake facelift” is a facelift procedure performed while the patient is awake or lightly sedated. Patients are conscious during the surgery. Local anesthesia keeps the patient comfortable as it is used to numb the treatment area. This approach is also known as a “local anesthesia facelift.” It contrasts with traditional facelifts. These are often performed under IV sedation or …
Facial Fat Grafting in Fort Lauderdale
Facial Fat Grafting in Fort Lauderdale with Dr. ThomassenRestore Youthful Volume with Natural Results Facial fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer, is a minimally invasive procedure that uses your own fat to restore facial volume, soften deep creases, and rejuvenate aging skin. At Thomassen Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. John Thomassen performs fat grafting under local anesthesia …
Tear Trough Rejuvenation
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers provide a minimally invasive way to enhance several areas of the face. These include the lips and cheeks. It is now more commonly used around the eyes. Specifically, it is applied in the tear trough area where many patients exhibit depressions or circles. Filling in this area is different from other more forgiving areas due to …
Neck Lift in Fort Lauderdale
Many patients are bothered by skin excess in the neck area. Some patients are bothered by bands running lengthwise in the neck. These are caused by the platysmal muscle borders exposed with aging. Noninvasive treatments have shown minimal results in these areas. An excellent option is a neck lift. Description of Neck Lift Procedure This procedure uses small incisions located …
Nose Job in the African American Patient
Rhinoplasty in the African American patient can be a more challenging procedure for various reasons. Dr. Thomassen performs this procedure in his office in Fort Lauderdale. There are several factors that need to be considered to obtain the best possible result. Skin Quality The skin envelope may be a bit thicker. This can make the changes in the cartilage and …
Functional Rhinoplasty
Many patients seen in consultation are concerned about not only the appearance of their nose but also difficulties with breathing. This is where a functional rhinoplasty comes in. A functional rhinoplasty corrects the anatomical anomalies that caused impaired breathing. Many of these anomalies are congenital in nature. In these cases, patients cannot remember an inciting event or trauma. They also …
Male Facelifts Before and After Photos
Below you will find multiple male facelifts before and after photos. Facelift procedures in men need a special attention to detail. Careful placement of scars is critical for a natural look. When performing male facelifts, it’s important to consider issues with beard growth and balding, which are not seen in women. Additionally, men’s aesthetic goals are not the same as …
Types of Facelifts
What are the Different Types of Facelifts? There are many different names used to describe facelifts. This can cause some confusion. In reality, all these different names refer to very similar techniques. Mini Facelift A mini facelift is a facial rejuvenation with reduced incisions and dissection. The goal is achieve a nice result with less scars, less OR time, …
Facial Fat Grafting Before and After
Below you will find facial fat grafting before and after photos. Many options exist for fat grafting including fat grafting to the temples, lower lids, lips, and nose. These are before and after photos of procedures performed by Dr. Thomassen. Come in to our office to see more examples of cases and understand how a fat grafting procedure can help you …